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This week’s photo is of ten nesting cups with images of Russian buildings engraved on them. They go from large and detailed to teeny tiny. They looking to set in order on a wooden table.
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Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100
POETIC INJUSTICE
“I adored the stage,” said Bubbe Gittel of her time in the Moscow State Jewish Theater. “I had a crush on the director, Shlomo Mikhoels. A gifted poet.”
I switched off the TV. My grandmother’s stories beat summer reruns.
“During the war Mr. Stalin kept us safe from Hitler and made Shlomo the head of the Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee.”
Bubbe’s smile faded. “The war ended and with it, Stalin’s favor.”
“They called it an accident, but I saw it with my own eyes. A KGB monster shoved Shlomo in the path of a speeding truck.”
“Why, Bubbe?”
“Need you ask?”
Shlomo or Solomon Mikhoels
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
Very interesting take on the prompt. I am glad you enhance our knowledge with these nuggets of history. Thanks Rochelle. Namaste.
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Dear Geeta,
It’s always my pleasure to share history. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That really sounds very interesting. Thanks, Rochelle! Have a great day and week! ☺️
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Dear Aptivi,
Many thanks a week late.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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My pleasure, dear Rochelle ☺️
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My enemy’s enemy is my friend
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Dear Neil,
I’m rolling that around in my head. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hitler and Stalin were both monsters.
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Dear James,
I believe that Stalin’s untimely death kept him from being as bad, if not worse than Hitler. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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More like “timely” death.
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Times change, morality changes. There was a time when this was for the better, but that time is over, and has been for some while, I think. Well done.
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Dear Sandra,
History keeps repeating itself. I’m a bit unsettled myself as Jew by current events. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a monster – Mikhoels being assassinated on Stalin’s direct orders, and then reporting it as a tragic hit-and-run accident and that was just the start. Thanks for sharing Rochelle 🩷
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Dear Ange,
Stalin was every bit the monster Hitler was. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Kind of hard to disbelieve when you’ve seen it before your very eyes. Seems like they always come after the creatives first.
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Dear Lisa,
These days disbelief is a daily activity. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Always good to learn something more. Thanks for that, Rochelle.
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My pleasure, Chris. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
I was happily reading along and could not help but let out a GASP out loud for my empty house to hear. Dunno why I am surprised that Shlomo met such an end but you know, I cannot help but hope for a happy ending.
Thank you for teaching us weekly.
Shalom and lotsa love from the audience.
Dale
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Dear Dale,
You know me. When I learn ’em I share ’em. 😉 I wish it had been a happy ending. Alas…
Thank you for always lending your support and comments.
Shalom and lotsa late hugs,
Rochelle
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Sadly, they cannot all be…
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it happens when the regime no longer found him useful.
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All too true, Plaridel. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I’m very sorry to admit that stories like this no longer surprise or shock me. Despite that, I’m always entertained and educated by the incredible historic journeys that you share with us every Friday. Thank you for that, Rochelle, and for being our tireless and gracious host.
Shalom
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Dear Nancy,
It is sad when we’re no longer shocked. I relate to that. Thank you for your comments and participation in Friday Fictioneers.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Again I’ve learned something new. Thank you, Rochelle.
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Dear Keith,
Always my pleasure to share. Thank you. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Another history lesson. Stalin and Hitler; I don’t know who was worse.
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Dear Kwadwo,
Hitler? Stalin? I’m sure there’s a special place in hell for both of them. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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The inner human devil when released has no respect for criticism.
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Dear James,
Evil is evil is evil. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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As always a fascinating snippet of history.
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Thank you, Laurie. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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So many injustices in this world throughout time and space. Thank you for shedding light on little bits of history each week and sharing fascinating and talented figures with us, all while hosting this challenge!
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Dear Michele,
History amazes me, moreso, the fact that we don’t learn from it. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Well done Rochelle! Reality is often worse than fiction.
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Dear Chioma,
Reality is definitely worse and stranger than fiction. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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waha! Rochelle is keeping it alive all these years! What joy and kudos to you! For some reason I looked up my entries today for a short writing assignment some students had… and remembering how it once kept my pen moving when life attempt to slurry it. I need it again. Perhaps. So glad the prompts keep coming, and the offer remains – thank you.
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Dear Nathan,
Wow! A blast from the past. Yep, Friday Fictioneers goes on. Despite the times I’ve thought about it, I can’t seem to let go. I hope you’ll join the challenge again. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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